Benedicta Opoku
Accra
Summary
Proven caregiver and nurse from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, adept in medication administration and providing compassionate patient care. Enhanced patient quality of life through effective problem-solving and time management skills. Achieved a significant reduction in medication errors, ensuring high standards of safety and care. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Nursing Solution Agency [Home Care]
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Service University College
Kumasi, Ghana05.2021
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient Care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Basic Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- First aid and safety
Certification
Ethico-legal Issues in Nursing, Code of Ethics in Nursing and Patient Charter Workshop Certificate.
Timeline
Caregiver
Nursing Solution Agency [Home Care]
08.2023 - Current
Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Service University College